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AI researchers leave top labs to found 'neolabs' betting on AGI breakthroughs

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Several former researchers from leading AI labs like OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Meta are departing to establish new ventures, often referred to as 'neolabs.' These individuals are raising substantial funding, despite lacking a concrete product, based on the belief that current AI development approaches are insufficient for achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). The article categorizes these new labs by their specific research focuses and the limitations of existing AI they aim to address, while also noting the consistent success of Nvidia in this evolving landscape. AI

IMPACT AI researchers are leaving established labs to pursue new ventures, signaling a belief that current approaches are insufficient for achieving AGI.

RANK_REASON The article discusses trends and motivations behind AI researchers leaving major labs to start new ventures, rather than announcing a specific product or research breakthrough.

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AI researchers leave top labs to found 'neolabs' betting on AGI breakthroughs

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  1. The Decoder TIER_1 English(EN) · Maximilian Schreiner ·

    Frontier Radar #5: If AGI is so close, why is everyone leaving? The neolabs and their bets

    <p><img alt="" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="941" src="https://the-decoder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Frontier-Radar-5-Neolabs.png" style="height: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;" width="1672" /></p> <p> OpenAI is talking about the AGI era, and Nvidia CEO…

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